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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education experiments. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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